NHTSA Recall 02V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V053000; Date: Feb. 15, 2002
Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1994 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1995 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1996 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,620,000
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on March 22, 2002. Owner notification began September 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 2002
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